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noun
Alternative form of encumbrance (“that which encumbers”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law, property
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
One who is dependent on another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, interference
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
Narrower terms: clog, speed bump
noun
an onerous or difficult concern
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: burden, load, encumbrance, onus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: concern, worry, headache, vexation
Narrower terms: dead weight, fardel, imposition, pill
noun
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: encumbrance
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: charge
History
Variant of encumbrance.
